The G-LINE produced by Visvim is now available at F.I.L. in Japan and they have started by releasing the famous Hockney. This version of the Hockney has another name due to its use of patent leather which is called G.Sausalito. All G-LINE shoes will have a different brand tag and the inside of the box will have the American Flag printed in. No information on the release of this shoe in the US, but as the G-LINE is an American line, there will probably be stateside releases soon.
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Starting on Thursday, January 25th, the Nike ID Studio on 255 Elizabeth Street in New York will turn into an Air Force 1 boutique to celebrate the Air Force 1 25th anniversary. So on the 25th starting at 1:25PM, they will start to sell all Air Force 1 products including the super limited edition Air Force 1 Lux, both the croc and the anaconda. Be sure to check it out if you’re in the New York area.
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Kidrobot, known for toys, has been consistently coming out with quality apparel and one of their famous designs from years before is back. Their bubble hoody designed by French graffiti artist Tilt will have a blue version made that will launch on Thursday, January 25th. Like all Kidrobot hoodies, it comes with an interior iPod pocket, cord loop and headphone hole and these are limited to 228 hoodies. With the launch of this hoody, JB has made a matching pair of sneakers in blue nubuck leather that features Tilt’s bubble graphics on the side. There is also a gold Kidrobot mascot on the rear and one printed on the insole. Be sure to check out Kidrobot stores and their webstore on January 25th at 11 am.
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It seems like Jun Takahashi of Undercover has lots prepared for the next month. The next collection is set for February and at the same time their Aoyama office is being remodeled. The Undercover store is also preparing for the launch of their purple collection that is scheduled for January 27th. At the same time, the store is going through some renovations that will change the stores atmosphere considerably. Undercover will also be preparing new stores at Shinjuku Isetan, one floor for womens and one for mens, so definitely expect lots of action from Undercover in the next while.
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The Nike Considered project has always been very positive because of its environmental benefits but the styles were always looking the same. But now, Nike has taken the considered project to a new division and Sneaker Freaker took the time to talk to Bob Mervar (design director ACG) and Peter Fogg (Nike Senior designer) of Nike to discuss their two new shoes, the ‘Soaker’ and the ‘Water cat’. Both of these shoes have great function and a new and innovative look, so head over to Sneaker Freaker and read about what they have to say.
Samplekickz brings us a new sample of the Adidas Stan Smith Smart One edition. The shoe is the velcro version of the Stan Smith and the colorway is white with grey stripes. The sneaker also features sayings on the velcro straps, “SMART ONE IS A BAD BAD BOY” and “SMART ONE ROCKS MY CITY” are written down the bottom of the straps and “End to End” is written on the tongue. No additional info at this moment, but check back if you want to know more about the sneaker.
